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BG51 RXX

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,516 mi
Last recorded130,516 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 RXX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2012 130,516 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 130,516 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 120,922 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 120,919 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 11,339 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 11,339 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 99,941 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 99,941 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 90,301 miles

rear doors will not open from outside

Fail 19 Nov 2008 90,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear doors will not open from outside

Pass 9 Nov 2007 78,266 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 78,250 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 65,990 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 56,552 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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BG51 RXX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 71,451 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG51 RXX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG51 RXX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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